DIY Aromatherapy Steam Facial

Get An Aromatherapy Steam Facial Without Going To The Spa

If you’ve ever had a professional spa facial, you know that most of them start with steaming, since applying warm steam to your skin opens up your pores, releasing bacteria and dirt. Moist heat also hydrates your skin, giving it a healthy glow.

The best part about steaming? It's an aspect of a facial that you can actually replicate at home pretty easily (leave the extractions to a professional, people!). All you need is some hot water, a towel, herbs or essential oils, and toner to follow up the steaming. It's not only great for your skin; it will relax you through soothing aromatherapy, too, thanks to the herbs.

Here’s what you'll need:boiling watera clean toweltoner (or make your own using equal parts water and apple cider vinegar)cotton balls

Step 1:Start with clean skin. Boil water and transfer it to a mixing bowl. Mix in your choice of herbs and/or oils. Set your mixing bowl on a table or another place where you can sit comfortably with your face over the steam. Put on some relaxing music if you like.

Step 2: Lean over the bowl of hot water, keeping your face about a foot from the surface. Drape a towel over your head like a little tent, to keep in the steam. If, at any point, the steam feels too hot, move your face a couple inches further back. The steam should feel soothing — not like it's burning.

Step 3: Sit over the steam for 10-15 minutes, or until the water cools.

Step 4: Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Follow up by applying toner with a cotton ball, to wipe away all the dirt that's been loosened from your pores.

Step 5:Apply your regular moisturizer to lock in moisture.

An at-home steam facial is an easy and inexpensive technique to add to your skincare routine. It’s a great way to relax.